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Podcast: Why Gratitude Works

By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | November 17, 2011

Rona and I talk about the science of gratitude, and why consciously practicing gratitude can boost our happiness so much.

Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes. Happy listening!

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